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  1. Are all states moving to BSNs?

    I live in Idaho and have not heard of this. Who told you that Idaho has moved to BSN only? The state board of nursing recognizes many associate degree programs, even some of which that are not accredited. Now if you are referring to the word that ...
  2. How do nurses retain the information they've learned?

    If you can't apply your nursing skills yet, get a good all-in-one book and read a chapter for fun every now and then.
  3. Does Oxygen need to be prescribed?

    The student area is grey, but in an emergency it oxygen does not have to be ordered to give. An order should be obtained after patient is stabilized ASAP. To be safe don't go over 2L to prevent harm to COPD patients. There are lots of other factor...
  4. Should smokers be admitted into the nursing program?

    Wow! Since when did being a non smoker make you a better nurse? I smoke, but I do not do it before or during my shift, because my patients come first. Aside from all the other great points made by other posters, I have met some horrible nurses tha...
  5. Can an LVN/LPN discontinue an IV?

    There is an IV certification for LPNs, it was part of my nursing program. Aside from that I believe different states have different laws regarding IV maintenance.
  6. NJ NCLEX

    Send it all together!!! Do your background check fingerprints a couple weeks prior to graduation if allowed by your board, the application, the picture, and the payment. Stick it all in one big envelope do not fold envelope and send it to them. Just ...
  7. random drug testing

    In the first place I kind of thought I made it clear I was refering to drugs that are tested for in a drug screen. Second even if it is not tested for in a drug screen is still no reason to hide it. Any potentially mind-altering/debilitating drugs ...
  8. random drug testing

    Backatit2 the op is a CNA and if you are as well that is a horrible statement to make. The nurse in charge of CNAs while they work are responsible for them. It is not right to endanger a nurse's license. I truly am sorry that you take a drug that pro...
  9. random drug testing

    I agree with PAERRN20, and if you take medication that may set off an alarm from on a drug test, you need to be forthcoming with it.
  10. Haven't received ATT! Exam day coming up! HELP!

    You can't schedule a test without an ATT. It is attached to the email with the authorization password you used to schedule your test. Good Luck
  11. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    Just took the NCLEX-PN today, had 85 questions, and got the Good PVT pop-up!!!
  12. Help! Is LPN as hard as RN program

    Personal Experience HELL NO! Our LPN program actually has more nursing credits and clinical hours than the RN program at our school (pretty weird I know). My state opened a new community college and used the LPN model from the local university and t...
  13. A list of schools that only look at Prereqs

    "prereq only" school name: boise state university adn/asn, bsn, or msn and or accelerated: bsn city:boise state: id waitlist, yes or no: no tests, hesi, teas, etc: none lowest gpa possible: all pre-reqs gpa average of 3.0 in math/science prereqs and...
  14. Chemistry-?! where to start..

    Don't fill your head with useless information. If you really want to bone up for a class thats 8 months away: get the syllabus from the teacher now, buy the book, and read his first couple months of assignments. This way you don't put useless infor...
  15. Where can I go from here!

    Social Worker (Need Master's but grades not too important) Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Respiratory Therapist Radiologist Physician's Assistant (Probably need lots more chemistry) That is it off the top of my head.
  16. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    OK, now you have quoted part of a paragraph of mine and pulled it out of its context to make your point. Pain killers are mind altering and can affect decision making and can slow reaction time. You have honestly made me angry now. Do you think some...
  17. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    I truly do wish you the best, I am merely trying to convey to you the legal consequences that may happen to you or those that employ you. If you make an honest mistake that anyone could have made, the medication will be blamed first. Whether the me...
  18. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    You really need to disclose the use of these drugs. However, there is a down side. Narcotics are a mind altering drug, you cannot take patient's lives into your hands while taking them. I was taking pain meds after I had a tooth removed and while ...
  19. CURE FOR HIV

    I thought that since HIV was a virus, there is no real cure. I'm sure that they could create a vaccine eventually, as well as something to control the diseases progression. God Willing I am Wrong
  20. Anatomy & Physiology: experiences?

    How hard A&P is, absolutely, 100%, depends on your professor.
  21. Tips on transfering/reapplying from failed RN to another

    If you truly don't mind starting nursing over, IMO it is best to give the next school your transcripts. Make a note on your application that you failed a single class for personal reasons and if they have any questions about it to call you. If they...
  22. HOW CAN I PROCEED WITH MY CAREER AS A REGISTERED NURSE

    I have to make the leap and ask. Do your applications look like your post? You did use some punctuation, so I have to figure you were trying. Your grammar is horrible. I was once in charge of hiring people and your application would be filed under...
  23. Some schools are set up as step programs whereas after your first year you are qualified to take NCLEX-PN other programs are straight to RN. Ask your instructors.
  24. How often do you get drug tested?

    I did answer the ops question "It doesn't matter" how often a program or agency drug tests. That is the best answer for his question, because there is no answer to it. The point of a random drug test is that its random and no one knows when the nex...
  25. How often do you get drug tested?

    Don't do drugs and it won't matter. If you are asking because someone else needs to be tested that you train with then talk to your advisor and I am sure they will have a test. Sorry if this sounds blunt, but if you are afraid of a drug test you are...